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BTS' Comeback Delayed? HYBE CEO Lee Jae Sang shared some insight into the highly anticipated reunion of the Kpop sensation BTS. As fans eagerly await the return of their beloved group, the CEO's statement comes as a slight clarification on the timeline of their comeback. Currently, several members of the group, including Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook, are in the midst of serving their mandatory military tenure, a requirement for all able-bodied Korean citizens. With their expected discharge slated for sometime in June 2025, fans have been eagerly counting down the days until the group's reunion. However, according to HYBE, the agency that manages BTS, fans might need to exercise a bit more patience before witnessing a full-fledged comeback from the Kpop royalty.

BTS' Comeback To Be Delayed?

According to Koreaboo, HYBE said during a press conference, “The BTS members are set to complete their military service by the end of the first half of this year, and they will need time for preparation and production before resuming activities. The company is also preparing by discussing with top-tier composers, but the artists (BTS members) themselves need time for deliberation and preparation.”

“Typically, the process involves working on songs, releasing an album, and then going on tour. However, since BTS has already risen to the level of global top artists, they are continuously discussing their vision and their 'next' phase. It is necessary to consider and align with this direction carefully,” HYBE added.

It has been a period of anticipation and adjustment for the devoted fan base of BTS, ever since the group announced a hiatus from their collective activities on June 14, 2022. The news was shared during their annual Festa dinner, a celebratory event that typically brings fans and the group together. However, on this occasion, the group members, comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, revealed their decision to take a break from their group endeavors. 

According to the group, this hiatus was deemed necessary to allow each member to focus on their individual pursuits, including solo careers and personal projects. Additionally, the hiatus would also enable the members to fulfill their mandatory military service, a requirement for all able-bodied Korean citizens.